Stephen Devereux

Stephen Devereux
Borncirca 1191
Died1228
SpouseIsabel de Cantilupe
IssueWilliam Devereux
Unknown Daughter
Margaret Devereux
Philip Devereux
FatherWalter Devereux
MotherCecilia de Longchamp

Stephen Devereux (c. 1191 – 1228) was a powerful Marcher Lord, and held Lyonshall Castle controlling an important approach to the border of Wales. As a key member of the retinue of William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke, he played a significant role in the Earl's support of King John during the First Barons' War, and during the minority of Henry III.

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